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fire, Kelley clears a spread in the living room for a casual sit down spot where the kids are free to roam and the adults can hunker down with hot toddy’s. Relieving any leftover frigid feelings from the day’s feats, the boys are quick to snag Dara’s Bacon and Cheddar Cheese Palmiers, made the night before and served with Hot Apple Cider spiked with star anise, cloves and fresh apples. Kelley takes a savory trip down memory lane with homemade caramelized onion dip and veggie chips, a fresh alternative to the Lipton soup concoction she grew up on as a girl. Also gracing the table is a special request from Kelley’s husband Pete. “Kelley’s kale salad is one of my favorite things she makes.” Studded with the earthiness of pinenuts and the tartness of pecorino romano cheese, Kelley’s
mountainmamacooks.com’s top 3 getting it together tips 1. Sounds cliche I know, but plan ahead
and do as much prep work possible ahead of time making those last moments before guests arrive less stressful.
2. Keep things simple and stick to what
you know. Entertaining isn’t the time to try a new recipe.
3. Make sure you have ice—everyone
runs out of ice and who wants a warm cocktail? foodiecrush.com
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